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Here is the second part of our previous blogpost introducing the new Future Media students, The new team have been around for nearly a month now and are getting used to the various process and life in Birmingham.

Introducing……

Name: Michala Zapletajova

Place of birth: Martin Slovak republicArea of speciality:marketing and advertisingStar Sign:Leo1 word about you:sweet and communicativeFavourite social media platform: InstagramLeast favourite social media platform:5 things that interest you: learning new things, exploring new places, spending time with family and friends, shopping, watching documentariesFavourite movie: The PrestigeFavourite meal: Salmon with PotatoesFavourite brand: River IslandVodka or Whiskey/Cognac:VodkaLast book you read: Inferno, Dan BrownMost visited blog:Atlantic-Pacific (fashion blog)Where would you like to be in the next 3-5 years? (in 160 characters)I would like to have a good job in marketing/advertising industry, developing my skills and making progress. Maybe I´ll try to have my own little advertising company.

Name: Matt Harrison

Matt Harrison

Place of Birth: North Wales, St AsaphArea of Speciality: Web Design, Video Editing, PhotographyStar Sign:Pisces1 word about you:PerfectionistFavourite social media platform:VimeoLeast favourite social media platform: Google+5 things that interest you:Creative Design, Epic Film + TV, Physics, Psychology, Health + FitnessFavourite movie: Independence DayFavourite meal:Jack Daniels Beef Burger with Sweet Potato FriesFavourite brand:BlurVodka or Whiskey/Cognac:WhiskeyLast book you read:The Elegant Universe by Brian GreeneMost visited blog: www.maddox.xmission.comWhere would you like to be in the next 3-5 years? (in 160 characters) Although at the time of writing I’m in the early stages of my Masters in Future Media, I would like to see myself working for a digital marketing company as a campaign coordinator or UX specialist. I feel as though I have a massive amount a creativity just waiting to burst out when working with the right project. Only time will tell.

Name: Lennon Andrew Ricardo Chandler.Place of birth:Bridgetown, Barbados.Area of specialty:Creative direction/Conceptualization.Star sign: Leo (rawr).1 Word about you: Dreamer.Favourite social media platform: It’s a tie between Instagram and Pinterest.Least favourite social media platform:Google + hands down is my least favourite. Haven’t accessed it since 2012.5 things that interests you: Aviation, music, illustration (comics and video games especially), modern architecture and food (cooking and eating).Favourite movie:Shamefully, The Devil Wears Prada stands out.Favourite meal: Lasagna, even though I’m not supposed to eat cheese. Aw well, #YOLO.Favourite brand:An airline of all things is my favourite brand. jetBlue!Vodka or Whiskey/Cognac:I’m more of a wine drinker. Hard liquor ends badly for me.Last book you read: A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle. How profound of me…Most visited blog: Not really a blog, but, www.airliners.net.Where would you like to be in the next 3-5 years? (in 160 characters): Prospering, of course. A senior creative direction role within an agency or a brand. I’d love for my magazine, MUZE Caribbean to also take off spectacularly!

Name: EmmanuelPlace of birth:Otukpo NigeriaArea of speciality: Interested in BrandingStar Sign: Capricorn1 words about you:perfectionistFavourite social media platform: LinkedlnLeast favourite social media platform:Tumblr5 things that interest you:
Watching News Tv station, Watching EPL, Listening to Gospel music, Playing with my wife and children, TravellingFavourite movie:Coming to AmericaFavourite meal: Hmmm Basmati Rice and vegetable sourceFavourite brand:AppleVodka or Whiskey/Cognac:Naaaa! Don’t do anyLast book you read:Advertisement for DummiesMost visited blog: www.virgin.com/richard-bransonWhere would you like to be in the next 3-5 years? (in 160 characters) I see myself as a top notch branding and marketing consultant, with a PhD in the related field. Could also be lecturing and preaching the gospel alongside.

Name: MonPlace of birth: Poznan, PolandArea of speciality:research, planningStar Sign:Cancer1 word about you: hard-working,Favourite social media platform: YoutubeLeast favourite social media platform:Google+5 things that interest you:music, film, social media, literature, street fashionFavourite movie:Pulp FictionFavourite meal:Dumplings made by my DadFavourite brand: AsosVodka or Whiskey/Cognac: Vodka (Absolut Vanilia)Last book you read:Women by Charles BukowskiMost visited blog: http://www.onlydeadfish.co.uk/only_dead_fish/Where would you like to be in the next 3-5 years? (in 160 characters)
In the next 3-5 years I would like to be a successful woman with a happy family. I would love to work as a brand or media strategist. We spend 5 days a week at work, so obviously I would like to work in a place which would make me feel enthusiastic about getting up early in the morning and going to work… I want my job to be my pleasure. A perfect place would McCann or Asos.

The new bunch are heading off to London for various agency visit’s next week stay tuned to find out how they got on in the capital city.

Clare McDonald is the Founder and MD at Wonderful-Brilliant, a creative house aimed at the entertainment, fashion and music industries. She spent her early career working with pioneering ecommerce websites, entertainment portals, interactive television and future interfaces. She also worked at bskyb, where she spent years creatively directing all applications, working in product development and developing content ideas for the company. She was the Executive Creative Director of Sky Entertainment; where she worked with advertising campaigns, channel branding and digital products, before becoming the Founder of Wonderful+Brilliant. Claire’s insight into how to adapt to change, with her knowledge and experience in the entertainment and creative industries, will be fascinating.

At 9.45am, Change is as Good a Rest is the next topic, with insight coming from Justin Cooke (BIMA), Clare McDonald (Wonderful+Brilliant), Laura Jordan Bambach (Dare) and George Prest (R/GA). In this ever-changing industry that we are in, new ways of working are constantly being adapted in order to be successful and to move forward. Although the future constantly provides new, exciting technologies and different ways to communicate, these also bring new challenges. The 4 speakers will offer their knowledge and insight in to how we can turn potential challenges into opportunities.